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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts general studies was ranked 2nd in Illinois. In fact, 18,292 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

Check out the liberal arts master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Liberal Arts General Studies

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Illinois. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

The excellent master’s degree programs at DePaul University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts general studies schools in Illinois. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#3

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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Out of the 6 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Illinois University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Springfield. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UIS is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.

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#6

North Central College

Naperville, IL

North Central College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Naperville.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 9,711
Ohio 11,432
Indiana 3,815
Wisconsin 2,376

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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